SFB 552: C7 - Stability of rainforest margins in space and time: Holocene rainforest, climate, fire, human impact and land use dynamics in Sulawesi, Indonesia
Description:
For understanding the stability of rainforest margins and for future sustainable land use management an integrated study including changes on past vegetation, biodiversity, climate, fire, human impact and land use dynamics is needed. Special attention will be given to Holocene human impacts on vegetation, land use changes, history of rattan use, adaptation to environmental changes, and ENSO droughts frequency that have caused fires with strong effects on nature and society. Results will contribute to predict future changes in rainforest margins and to facilitate conservative action in the perspective of sustainability.
Executive Institute:
Albrecht-von-Haller-Institute for Plant Sciences, Department of Palynology and Climate Dynamics Details of Albrecht-von-Haller-Institute for Plant Sciences, Department of Palynology and Climate Dynamics
Parent institution:
University of Goettingen Details of University of Goettingen (Lower Saxony)
Contract period:
01. 01. 2003 - 01. 01. 2009
Collaborative Project:
SFB 552: Stability of Rainforest Margins in Indonesia (STORMA) Details of SFB 552: Stability of Rainforest Margins in Indonesia (STORMA)
Funding Programme:
- DFG - Collaborative Research Centre Details of DFG - Collaborative Research Centre
Subject:
- Silviculture
- Forestry
- Agroecology
- Climate Change
Purpose of research:
Basic research
Funding Institutions:
- German Research Council (DFG) (DFG) Details of (DFG)
Project Management Agency:
- German Research Council (DFG) (DFG) Details of DFG